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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
1
The Moulton Fire Department schedules its annual bazaar at Herman Park Hall for Sunday September 17. The park board approved the date after committee planning. Chairmen will be named soon and form the rest of the committees. The program will be announced later. Previous bazaars were very successful and this one is expected to be the biggest yet.
A commentary noting the radio as a powerful invention and warning that news can become propaganda. It laments how European democracies and totalitarian states along with Japan emphasize military power and urges young readers to pursue sensible topics.
The Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, now lists 8 020 members in its history making total with 180 units and about 3 900 Scouts Scouters Cubs and Cubbers expected by year end. Leaders aim for 100 percent Americanism and broader youth values, praising the movement as a national asset and urging support.
Parents seeking to transfer children of scholastic age between districts must file an application before August 1. Students who completed rural school should continue in high school, and before deciding, inquire about courses offered by Moulton High School.
The Christian Mothers' Society hosts its annual bazaar at Catholic Hall this Sunday July 16 starting at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Lunch and refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
The statement of the condition of the Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton is published elsewhere in this issue. The bank’s affairs are in excellent shape according to the statement.
Huntsville chapter of the D A R adds a replica of the dress worn by the governor's wife at his 1859 inauguration to the Texas State College for Women inaugural gowns collection.
Statewide debate centers on property taxation as the key to solving the tax problem. Advocates claim current tax rolls misstate real values, with rolls totaling about 4 billion instead of 20 billion, signaling how far reform is needed for fairness.
A hurried customer described racing about town to find a specific article and lamented that an advertisement in the local paper would have eased the search. The shopper noted many residents use the paper’s columns as a shopping guide.
The writer praises Roosevelt’s accomplishments but hopes he does not seek a third presidential term. The note reflects a long history of support since 1932 and cautions that it would be better for him and the country if he refrains from a third bid.
The Dallas Symphony Orches tra was abandoned last week due to insufficient local enthusiasm. The Port Arthur Drum and Bugle Corps also ended from lack of home support. Similar groups in other towns face extinction unless citizens act. A large share of people today favor dime novel style music.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics said world consumption of American cotton in the year ending August 1 would total 11 250 000 bales, up from 10 900 000 the prior season. It forecasts a world surplus of 14 250 000 bales when the new crop moves to market, with 11 800 000 bales held by the government under prize pegging loans to growers.
C M T C member Taylor Biehunko son of Mr and Mrs Frank Biehunko Jr of Moulton left last Thursday for Camp Bullis San Antonio to join the Civilian Military Training Corps He reports passing all tests and getting along fine in a card received from him.
Birth notices announce Rebecca Annie Halliburton born June 29 to Mr and Mrs Alton F Halliburton of Moulton. Benjamin James Smolik born June 25 to Mr and Mrs Alois Smolik near Moulton. Evelyn Kresta born June 7 to Mr and Mrs Charles Kresta Jr of Moulton.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hillmer and Mr. and Mrs. Edmund D. Meyer attended funeral services for Mrs. Daniel Meyer at Mentz in Colorado county on Monday. The deceased was an aunt to Mr. Meyer of this place.
Joe Gold of Old Moulton reports prolonged drought cut feed crops, killing several bee colonies due to lack of nourishment. He notes corn should yield well this year despite the loss to bees.
A good rain fell in this section Tuesday and Wednesday with 4 percent precipitation. The moisture will aid crops and pastures, supporting growing conditions.
The Herman Sons Lodge at Herman Park Hall hosted its annual celebration Sunday with many members present. Carl Biebers of San Antonio, vice president of the Herman Sons Grand Lodge, gave an address that was well received while the Billimek orchestra played music. Refreshments were served.
Members of the Fehrenkamp family and friends gathered Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp to honor his 82nd birthday. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed the evening. May he witness many more happy returns.
Charles Lucke bought the Fred W. Koester farm of 765.6 acres in the William Taylor League about three miles east of Moulton. Charles Berar Jr bought the Carolina Pilzner place on West Second street in the southern part of Moulton.
An extreme heat wave gripped the area last week with temperatures above 100 degrees for several days. Sunday saw thermometers hit 107 to 109 degrees before a plow rain broke the heat on Tuesday.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Meyer in Port Lavaca hosted a large family reunion for the homecoming of their son and daughter in law Wallace and Mrs. Wallace Meyer from Detroit. Relatives from Houston Flatonia Schulenburg Hallettsville San Antonio Moulton and Detroit attended. several siblings and neighbors joined for a barbecue dinner and plans for a similar gathering next year.
Mrs Pauline Fertsch one of Lavaca county s oldest residents died Monday at Hallettsville Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday with burial in Old Kinkler Cemetery Rev A D Klages officiated She was 86 years 2 months 18 days born in Austin county married Charles Fertsch in 1878 The family moved to Hallettsville in 1906 and she remained a devout Lutheran Surviving children include Charles Fertsch Paul H Fertsch Antonie Fertsch Ida Bowen and others with 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren
Austin reports the Texas Highway Department offers accurate county road maps for all 254 counties at cost. The maps detail county roads state highways railroads cities towns streams lakes parks reservations dwellings oil and gas wells churches schools and other structures visible from roads. Previously only 27 counties had reliable maps and public access was limited.
The Moulton Branch of the Farmers League will hold a regular meeting at the High School Auditorium on Monday September 17 starting at 8 30 o’clock All members and nonmembers are urged to attend.
Shiner voters authorized the issuance of 90000 dollars in bonds for street improvements. The measure carried by more than eight to one with a tally of 146 to 47.
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